There were only four Asian students enrolled in Giles County schools in the 2025-26 school year, 300% more than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that 2,188 students were enrolled in Giles County schools in the 2025-26 school year. Of those, Asian students comprised 0.2% of the student body, making them the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the five schools in the county, MacY McClaugherty Combined had the highest number of Asian students enrolled in the 2025-26 school year, with three students.
Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, compared with the national average of 15:1, according to Public School Review. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students account for 44%.
| School Name | Asian Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Combined | — | 437 | — |
| Giles High School | 1 | 540 | 0.2% |
| MacY McClaugherty Combined | 3 | 409 | 0.7% |
| Narrows Elementary/Middle School | — | 509 | — |
| Narrows High School | — | 293 | — |
Information in this article was obtained from the Virginia Department of Education. The source data can be found here.
